Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 29, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About us:
Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Zambia (CIGZambia) is a facility that provides high-quality independent technical advice and assistance to Zambian government bodies and private sector organisations engaged in projects /programmes that help harness the potential of Zambia’s cities and towns to act as drivers for economic growth and job creation. CIGZambia is funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID).
The overall programme objectives are:
• increasing urban productivity
• improving inclusive access to urban economic infrastructure services
• increasing investment into urban economic infrastructure services
• enhancing national and regional integration between cities
Talented, committed and responsible people from diverse backgrounds are essential for us to fulfil our purpose of reimagining Zambia. We strive to unleash the power of our people and we cultivate an organisational culture that is inspired, curious and empowered.
Bioenergy definition: We define bioenergy as a source of energy derived from forest land, forest, manure and municipality waste or energy crops for electricity, heat or transport.
About you:
• We are on the hunt for a dedicated and qualified Investment Banker to join our dynamic bioenergy team as Bioenergy Corporate Investment Banking Expert.
• The biggest benefits of this role are, having to contribute to shaping the potential bioenergy market in Zambia by defining the scope and potential for growth in this sector.
• The biggest challenge of this role will be multitasking and completing documents to adhere to international “client-ready” levels.
• You are familiar with underwriting procedures and regulations, able to liaise with donor agencies and national government agencies
• The current team around this role is made up of a bioenergy feedstock expert, strategic planning & business development, project funding, household/medium/large bioenergy experts, demand expert, gender/social/climate change experts, government procedures expert, monitoring & evaluation and behavioural change communication expert. The team, in general, describes themselves as passionate, adaptable and ultimately, capable.
About the Role – Main purpose and scope of work:
• In this role, your ultimate goal will be to evaluate companies and assist clients in building capital. As our Bioenergy Corporate Investment Banking Expert, you will be responsible for managing mergers, implementing financial models, and preparing legal and financial records.
• Responsible for building good relationships with prospective donors and clients in the bioenergy sector.
• You should have experience managing mergers and selling financial products for corporate and government clients. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the ideal candidate will also possess high-grade quantitative and analytical skills.. .

Duties and key responsibilities:
• Development of various types of financial models to value debt and equity for mergers, acquisitions, and capital raising transactions.
• Perform various valuation methods: comparable companies, precedents, and DCF.
• Conduct preparation and review of materials used in the financing of clients, including investment memoranda, management presentations and pitchbooks.
• Conduct research and review financial information and market trends.
• Write clear and well-informed investment recommendations based on thorough research and analysis.
• Writing funding proposals and submitting these to potential donors.
• Advise on investment strategy for clients.
• Issue debt and trade equity to increase capital.
• Create and implement financial models to review deals and determine profitability.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions.
• Advise on IPOs and private equity settlements.
• Lead and support clients through the expansion of corporate and personal enterprise.
• Prepare legal and financial records to complete investments, acquisitions, and purchases.
• Examine all risks and give financial advice.
• Identify and close potential investors.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of regulatory and legal issues in the financial industry.

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Required Qualifications / Minimum Requirements:
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• > 5 years work experience.
• Worked for 2 organisations (> 2 years’ experience with each).
• Professional certification (e.g. CFA)
• Working knowledge of MS Excel Formulas.
• Working knowledge of MS Word Styles.
• Working knowledge of MS PowerPoint Shape Formatting

Job Education Requirements: Master’s degree in Finance

Job Experience Requirements: 2 years’ experience

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
Please send your CV to admin@cigzambia.onmicrosoft.com  For CV to be considered, subject line in email must be completed as follows:
Job Title – Candidate: Last Name First Name. Highest Degree, years of work experience in highest degree. In 3 words why you apply.
Example: Bioenergy Manager – Candidate: John Phiri. MSc Environmental Science, 10.0 years. I live bioenergy.
Deadline for Applications: 3rd of February 2020
Non-Discrimination Claim: We do not and shall not discriminate based on race, colour, faith, gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors and clients..

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